Fortress: Brentford have only been beaten twice at home this season
A London derby concludes the midweek Premier League action as leaders Arsenal take on Brentford tonight. The Gunners have seen their advantage at the top of the table whittled down to three points after Manchester City followed up a dramatic win over Liverpool last weekend by beating Fulham yesterday to crank up the pressure in the title race.
Mikel Arteta could welcome captain Martin Odegaard back from injury as his side bid to restore their six-point lead by winning a third league game in a row, though Leandro Trossard is a doubt after being forced off late on during the win over Sunderland and Kai Havertz has been ruled out.
The Bees, meanwhile, are eyeing a place in Europe as Keith Andrews has ensured the transition from Thomas Frank has been a smooth one, with his side now picking up results on the road having been heavily praised for their home form. The stakes are high in this London derby, follow Brentford vs Arsenal LIVE below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri at the Gtech Community Stadium!
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The Premier League leaders have seen their advantage cut to three points by Manchester City and will be desperate to prove their title credentials once again.
Brentford, meanwhile, are firmly in the hunt for European qualification and are a difficult side to beat at home.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm GMT from the Gtech Community Stadium. Stick with us!
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